BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 17. President of theRepublic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatoryletter to Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China,Trend reports.

"Dear Mr. President,

It is on the occasion of the upcoming Spring Festival, that onmy behalf and behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I have thepleasure of sincerely congratulating you, and through you, thefriendly people of China.

This ancient holiday, a symbol of peace and harmony and arepresentation of renewal, hope, and gratefulness to nature, in itsessence celebrates mutual understanding, friendship, and unity. Iwish that the Chunjie, marking the arrival of the New Yearaccording to the Chinese calendar, brings your people a joyfulspirit, prosperity, and abundance.

We are gratified by the continued deepening and enrichment ofthe comprehensive strategic partnership between Azerbaijan andChina, built on a solid foundation. Undoubtedly, the intensity ofour political dialogue and mutual understanding creates favorableconditions for the further rapid development and strengthening ofthese relations.

I am confident that the traditional friendly relations betweenAzerbaijan and China, as well as our fruitful cooperation, willcontinue to expand through our joint efforts in line with theinterests of our peoples, while our strategic partnership isfurther strengthened.

On the occasion of this holiday, I would like to once againextend to you my warmest congratulations, wishing you robusthealth, happiness, and success in important state duties, andeverlasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of China,"the letter reads.